Why use a payroll manager?

High-flying professionals, interim managers are able to intervene in a variety of contexts, on different functions, including the payroll function. When is the intervention of this service provider necessary? And what are the advantages of outsourcing the management of the payroll function to this seasoned expert? WAYDEN answers.

 

What is an interim manager?

As a managerial outsourcing solution, interim management consists of soliciting the expertise of an external professional to respond to a specific problem, for a predefined period of time.

The interim manager stands out for:

• Long career : typically 15 to 25 years of professional experience in strategic roles in demanding environments;

• Her interpersonal skills : the interim manager is a natural leader, capable of mobilizing teams, removing resistance to change and making strong decisions if necessary;

• His expertise in a targeted function (Interim Executive Director, Interim HR Director, Interim IT department, Interim Payroll Director…) and on a specific sector of activity (Agri-food, Industry & Transportation, Construction and construction, e-commerce, Retail and distribution, luxury…) ;

• A great ability to adapt to different contexts, issues and problems;

• The implementation of a results-oriented methodology, which allows the objectives to be achieved very quickly, within the given deadlines.

 

When to call on an interim manager for the payroll function?

It may be wise to call on an interim manager for the payroll function in several cases, whether for:

• Replacing an absent Payroll Manager

The interim manager can first intervene to replace, at short notice if necessary, a payroll director who have left their position (resignation, dismissal, retirement, etc.), or who have been absent for a fixed period (sick leave, maternity leave, etc.). Calling on an interim manager makes it possible to compensate for this absence while recruiting a new manager or until the current Payroll Director returns.

Operational and experienced, the interim manager responsible for payroll will be able to carry out all the missions related to this function (management of employees and social security contributions), supervise the HR team and be proactive in optimizing processes. He will also ensure that the handover is facilitated upon the arrival of the new Payroll Director.

This relay management mission can concern the management function of the payroll department, but also any other position left vacant: payroll manager, social management control manager, HRIS manager, HR administration manager, etc.

• Leading a transformation project

The interim manager can also intervene to ensure the smooth running of a transformation project involving the Payroll function, such as:

• Support the installation or redesign of payroll management software, time management software or HRIS;
• Carry out an audit of the Payroll department and identify areas for improvement to optimize payroll management processes in order to save time for teams, maximize operational efficiency and reduce errors;
• Carry out an overhaul, restructuring or digitization of the payroll function;
• Supporting the Payroll department during a delicate operation such as a merger-acquisition or internationalization;

 

• Managing a crisis

The interim manager will also be able to support the company during crisis management (cash flow problem, sudden peak in activity, social movement, recovery, site closure, etc.). He will be able to quickly identify the actions necessary to limit the impact of the crisis at the HR level and preserve the commitment and motivation of employees.

 

The advantages of interim management on the payroll function

Outsourcing the payroll function to an interim manager in such situations is advantageous in many ways.

Indeed, this highly experienced professional brings a fresh and external perspective, thanks to which it quickly identifies the sources of malfunction and the corrective actions to be adopted. It also has large Human and managerial qualities (rigor, organization, interpersonal skills, charisma, leadership, listening, empathy, audacity, pragmatism, etc.) that allow him or her to meet all types of human and managerial challenges.

In short, outsourcing the payroll function to an interim manager makes it possible to mobilize, in a very short time, a seasoned professional, with targeted skills and operational as soon as he or she arrives in the company.

 

Are you looking for an interim manager responsible for payroll?

WAYDEN identifies and mobilizes, tailor-made according to your needs, an interim payroll director, whose profile, know-how and interpersonal skills are in line with your expectations. Selected by us according to very strict criteria, he is operational as soon as he arrives in the company. He is able to intervene very quickly, even in an emergency, within your company anywhere in France, and even in Europe, whether it is to manage a transformation project, manage a crisis or replace an absent Payroll Director.

Contact us to find out more.